Learning Specialist

Learning Specialist

Job : 5791197

Final date to receive applications: Jul 06, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 18, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Work Year: 190

Bargaining Unit: TTEA

FLSA Status: Exempt

FTE: 1.0

Salary: $52,755 - $106,259 (Based on 190 day contract—1.0 FTE)

• Salary Amount Listed is for the 2025‑2026 School Year. The 2026‑2027 School Year salary is TBD.
• Tigard Tualatin School District pays the 6% employee PERS contribution, upon eligibility.

Performs a variety of direct and indirect services to ensure provision of a free appropriate public education to students with disabilities. Works directly with students, school staff, building and district administrators to meet the educational goals of the district.

• Administer criterion referenced tests for the purpose of daily tracking or programming.
• Design and implement educational programs that meet State and Federal law requirements.
• Conduct evaluations and analyze data, and participate in eligibility decision making.
• Design and implement behavioral and disciplinary programs.
• Effectively design and implement instructional programs through assistants and teachers.
• Schedule, coordinate, and monitor student programs.
• Design and implement student routines related to self‑help (feeding, toileting, mobility).
• Correct assignments and grade students.
• Consult with staff and parents on methods, materials, and IEPs.
• Maintain confidential files.
• Escort and monitor students in and out of classroom including playgrounds, cafeteria, buses, restrooms, field trips.
• Use basic computer software.
• Collect data regarding students’ goals for IEPs.
• Maintain records as required by the district.
• Complete Medicaid billing process as directed.
• Communicate with appropriate student age group requiring empathy and discipline.
• Report concerns, abuse, and infractions of student handbook policies.
• Follow district standards.

• Experience in mentoring, cognitive coaching, or equivalent desired.
• Experience working with a variety of students.
• Experience with managerial and instructional methodologies.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Understanding of current education theory, practice, and trends.
• Knowledge of instructional strategies.
• Ability to deal with students and parents in challenging circumstances.
• Conduct conferences and communicate with parents as necessary.
• Collaborate effectively with building administrators and teams.
• Educate staff on referral processes and IEP requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality, non‑preferential, non‑judgmental conduct.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Proficient spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and sentence construction.
• Demonstrate effective classroom management techniques.
• Comply with Oregon Teacher's Standards of Competent and Ethical Performance.
• Show mental acuity, processing skills, and memory for deadlines and responsibilities.
• Teach classes following district‑approved curriculum.

• Valid Oregon Teaching License.
• First Aid Card (certified within first 60 days of employment).
• Additional certifications/training as required (e.g., blood sugar testing, bee sting emergency, dispensing prescription medication).
• Special education experience and preparation in desired skills, knowledge, and ability to perform the job.

• Read, analyze, and interpret common scientific, technical, financial, and legal documents.
• Respond to common inquiries or complaints from students, patrons, regulators, or the community.
• Communicate with high‑needs students in a consistent, positive, nurturing manner.
• Analyze and synthesize information in student reports.
• Work with mathematical concepts such as probability, statistics, geometry, trigonometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.

• Solve practical problems with limited standardization.
• Interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.

• Physically active; work inside and outside, exposure to inclement weather.
• Normal to high noise levels;…